| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $6.87 | 5.449% | $7.2443 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.87 | 6.345% | $94.5088 | $94.51 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.76 | 5.512% | $217.1015 | $217.10 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.53 | 11.687% | $82.1235 | $82.12 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.53 | 4.150% | $48.461 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.74 | 10.368% | $115.5994 | $115.60 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.53 | 7.375% | $169.1478 | $169.15 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.83 | $734.1863 | $734.18 | $734.15 | $734.10 | |